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Barry Johann Ronge, Author and Film Critic, Dies at the Age of 74

Barry Johann Ronge dies at 74. Most of his work has been for the Sunday Times, where he wrote a popular column on film and television.

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July 10, 2022
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Barry Johann Ronge was a writer, film critic and broadcaster. He was born in Hillbrow, Johannesburg and raised on the West Rand. He graduated from the University of Witwatersrand and began teaching at St. John’s College in Johannesburg. 

KAMPALA | NOW THEN DIGITAL — The South African journalist Barry Johann Ronge, a columnist, film critic, and writer, is dead. Barry Ronge, 74, died of natural causes on Sunday, July 3, 2022, according to his family. 

  • Barry Johann Ronge was a prominent journalist and columnist in South Africa. He was also an author, raconteur, broadcaster, and movie critic. 
  • Born in Johannesburg, Barry Ronge was educated at St. John’s College and the University of Witwatersrand before turning to journalism full time. 
  • He worked for several newspaper and magazine publications in the mid-90s, specializing in arts and literature. He was most famous for his “Spit ‘n Polish” column in the Sunday Times, which he wrote for twenty-seven years. 
  • Read also: Review of ‘The Sea Beast‘, an animated movie on Netflix set in a Victorian time period.

In this article, we will discuss some of his most notable accomplishments, from his writing to his public speaking. 

He also shared his thoughts on the latest scandals that hit South Africa. In addition to being an influential journalist, Ronge was also an admired and loved filmmaker.

Barry Ronge was a South African journalist

Barry Johann Ronge was a South African columnist, writer, broadcaster, and movie critic. He also enjoyed raconteuring and was a widely-read columnist. 

During his lifetime, he wrote 154 column articles, many of which were considered to be “classics.”

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Known as one of the most influential and respected South African journalists, Ronge’s work spanned nearly four decades, and he was a beloved television personality. 

He died peacefully on July 3, 2022, in the arms of his partner Albertus van Dyk. He had retired from public life in 2014 and had been living in seclusion in Johannesburg. 

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In his final columns, he drew attention to local artists and celebrities.

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Most of his work has been for the Sunday Times, where he wrote a popular column on film and television.

He was a film critic

The late Barry Johann Ronge was a South African writer, columnist, broadcaster, and movie critic. His writings were widely read and he was a raconteur. 

Barry Ronge is best known for his film review columns for the Sunday Times. Despite his many jobs, he was best known for his writing about movies. 

The newspaper also published a biography of him. Read the bio to learn more about this influential South African.

The South African film critic, writer, columnist, and broadcaster Barry Ronge passed away on July 3 at the age of 74. 

He had retired from his career and was living in Johannesburg with his partner Albertus van Dyk. His death was announced a week after he died. 

Born in Hillbrow, Barry Ronge was raised on the West Rand and attended Florida Park High School. He was the most prolific critic in South Africa, having written over 2,000 reviews.

He was a columnist

Barry Johann Ronge (1948 – 2022) was a South African columnist. He is widely read and appreciated around the world, with a loyal readership of more than 15 million. 

He is best known for his column ‘The Rant’, published in The Times. 

In this column, he tackles controversial subjects such as South Africa’s economy, its political leadership, and its relationship with the United States.

Born in Hillbrow, South Africa, Barry Ronge was educated at the University of the Witwatersrand and St. John’s College, where he taught literature for 10 years. 

While working in the media industry, he also wrote weekly columns for the Sunday Times Metro supplement. He also wrote film reviews and hosted a weekly radio program on Radio 702 in Johannesburg. 

He later became a print and electronic journalist specializing in arts, politics, and society. His work was widely published in print and electronic media.

He worked for various media outlets, including the Sunday Times, and was perhaps best known for his Spit ‘n’ Polish column, published in the newspaper’s Sunday magazine for over two decades. 

His final column was published on February 23, 2014, when he announced his retirement after more than twenty-seven years of service.

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